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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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